Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / BIY 454 - BIOLOGY

Code: BIY 454 Course Title: MICROBIAL PHYSIOLOGY Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 4 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department BIOLOGY
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer SEVİL SUNGUR (sevilsungur@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to gain knowledge and skills about the use of microorganisms in practice.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Learns microorganisms in our life in practice PO-4 Have the skills to define, model and solve the biological problems in the field of Biology and related fields
PO-7 Are able to use the modern techniques and devices necessary for the current practices in the field of Biology
PO-13 Know at least one foreign language at B1 level in the European Language Portfolio so that they can follow the developments in their field of study and exchange information or ideas with their colleagues abroad
 		Examination
LO-2 Knows microbial physology PO-6 Are able to assess and evaluate the data making use of the advanced knowledge and skills that they have acquired in the field, to define and analyze the issues connected with current technological developments finding ways to offer solutions to those issues based on the researched and evidence
 		Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Characteristics of industrial microorganisms and Primary and secondary metabolites Industrial scale fermentation and scale-up Isolation and characterization of antibiotics Industrial production of penicillin and tetracycline Industrial scale production of vitamins and amino acids Mid-term exam Industrial scale production of enzymes and biyodönü?üm Vinegar, Citric Acid and other industrial scale production of organic acids Yeasts and their importance in industrial Yöndem Alkolve production of alcoholic beverages: Wine and beer Alkolve production of alcoholic beverages: distilled beverages Means of waste treatment microbial Toadstool production
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Metabolism and Nutrition of Microorganisms Discussion Method Method of Narration Question answer
2 Energy and Enzymes: Bioenergetics, Catalysis and Enzymes Discussion Method Method of Narration Question answer
3 Energy and Enzymes: Bioenergetics, Catalysis and Enzymes Discussion Method Method of Narration Question answer
4 Oxidation-Reduction and Rich Rich Compounds: Electron Transmitters and Electron Receivers, NAD as Electron Carrier Discussion Method Method of Narration Question answer
5 Storage of Energy; Principles of Catabolism: Energy Conservation, Glycolysis Discussion Method Method of Narration Question answer
6 Respiration, Proton Motive Force Discussion Method Method of Narration Question answer
7 Catabolic Diversity; Principles of Anabolism Discussion Method Method of Narration Question answer
8 mid-term exam
9 Biosynthesis of sugars and polysaccharides Discussion Method Method of Narration Question answer
10 Biosynthesis of amino acids and nucleotides Discussion Method Method of Narration Question answer
11 Biosynthesis of fatty acids and lipids Discussion Method Method of Narration Question answer
12 Activity Regulation of Biosynthetic Enzymes Discussion Method Method of Narration Question answer
13 Direct Epifluorescence Microscopy Technique Discussion Method Method of Narration Question answer
14 Electrical Impedance Technique Discussion Method Method of Narration Question answer
15 Bioluminescence Technique Discussion Method Method of Narration Question answer
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
Required Course instruments and materials
Temel Mikrobiyoloji laboratuar? Klavuzu, Çökmü?, Dönmez, Saç?l?k ve Berber,1995. Ankara Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi. #Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual, Cappuccino and Sherman, 2002.Benjamin Cummings #Understanding Microbes:A Laboratory Textbook for Microbiology, Claus,1989. Freeman & Company

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 1 13 13
       b) Search in internet/Library 0
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 3 6 18
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 3 9 27
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 90